NSW Property Intelligence
GatesheadNSW 2290
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Gateshead is home to ~3,121 residents (median age 35), with 44% of households renting.
Rent in Gateshead
The median house rent in Gateshead is $700/week (477 new leases). Units have a median of $550/week (150 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2290, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $450/wk | $425/wk |
| 2 | $595/wk | $572/wk |
| 3 | $730/wk | $735/wk |
| 4+ | $880/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Gateshead fall in the intake zones of Hunter Sports High School, Wiripaang Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Hunter Sports High School#1296 of 2159 in NSW
- Wiripaang Public School#1993 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Gateshead has 3 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Big Childcare - Wiripaang PS OSHC, Juniors Journey Early Education Gateshead, St Nicholas OOSH Gateshead.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Lake Macquarie Fair, Jewellstown Plaza.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Gateshead (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 84 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 11 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Downward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | Downward |
Development activity
33 development applications were lodged in Gateshead over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Gateshead — quick answers
What is the median rent in Gateshead?
Houses in Gateshead (postcode 2290) have a median asking rent of $700/week; units have a median of $550/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Gateshead?
Gateshead addresses can be zoned for Hunter Sports High School, Wiripaang Public School. Hunter Sports High School ranks in roughly the top 60% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Gateshead?
Gateshead has 3 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Gateshead?
33 development applications were lodged in Gateshead in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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